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MSc - Master of Science
Clifton - Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
In the MSc in Cyber Security course, you will embark on a comprehensive journey through the multifaceted domain of cyber security, learning to protect and secure information and computer systems from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This program is designed to equip you with the latest knowledge and skills required to navigate the complex cyber security landscape. You will gain a strong foundation in the fundamental concepts of cyber security, including cryptography, network security, penetration testing, secure coding, and information security management. The course delves into advanced topics such as intrusion detection systems, secure software development, and the management of cyber risk. You will learn about cutting-edge technologies and methodologies used to defend against sophisticated cyber-attacks and, through hands-on labs and projects, you will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Finally, since the cyber security landscape is constantly evolving, this course covers the latest trends and emerging threats, including cloud security, artificial intelligence in cyber security, and the security challenges of IoT devices. MSc Cyber Security is taught by highly experienced staff members, many of whom are involved in world-leading research that ensures their teaching remains at the forefront of computing technology.
This module develops a critical appreciation of the theoretical and practical issues in the field of computer forensics. Learn the necessary skills, methodologies and processes to conduct an initial computer forensics investigation within an organisation and gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of various computing systems in computer forensics investigations.
This module learns how critically analyse the security problems affecting computing systems at the operating system and application levels, understand the design patterns for developing secure code and devise security solutions and formulate detailed technical reports.
Gain knowledge and understanding of the main issues and challenges related to information security management. Learn how to critically evaluate information security solutions and make decisions regarding the adoption and implementation of information security related technologies, policies and practices in an organisational context.
This course develops an understanding of the analysis, design and implementation of secure web applications for the Internet and intranet. After an introduction to web based mark-up languages the main focus of the module will be to study the architecture and implementation of internet based applications in the context of current object-oriented systems methodologies.
On completion of the taught modules on this course you will then have the opportunity to undertake an MSc topic. This gives you 15 weeks to concentrate full time on a specialist area that interests you and apply what you have learnt to a specific problem.
This module gains an understanding of the security problems of computer networks and the main technologies related to network security. Learn how to migrate networked computing solutions to Cloud infrastructures and address the associated security risks.
In this module, you will develop the skills of research and enquiry that will enhance your independent learning abilities and enable you to write effective project reports and technical papers.
